Subsea Hyperbaric Repairs
Earl Toups, Hyperbaric Welding & NDT Manager at DCN Diving
At the upcoming Bergen International Diving Seminar 2025, you will get the chance to meet Earl Toups, Hyperbaric Welding & NDT Manager at DCN Diving. With over 30 years of experience and an MSc in Welding Engineering, Earl is a global leader in underwater welding technology. As a Senior Member of TWI and a key contributor to ISO and AWS underwater welding standards, he is the mind behind the patented Micro-Habitat system, an innovation that has reduced dry welding costs by over 50%.
His lecture, Subsea Hyperbaric Repairs, will showcase the full spectrum of dry and wet hyperbaric welding technologies, from full-habitat systems to the compact and highly efficient micro-habitat technique. Earl will present real-world examples of structural repairs on primary jacket members, explore ongoing advancements, and discuss the future of welding innovation in the offshore sector.